The Visual Encyclopedia of American Landmarks: 150 of the Most Significant and Noteworthy Historic, Cultural and Architectural Sites in America, Shown in More Than 500 Photographs by Thomas W. Paradis (Hardback, 2013)
This fascinating book contains more than 150 significant landmarks of the United States of America. It includes places of military history and conflict, recreation grounds and public spaces, and skyscrapers built using groundbreaking design and construction techniques. An historical overview of every landmark details the reason for its existence, methods of construction anddevelopment, important architectural considerations, and associations with culturally important events or people. Here is the perfect reference for students of American social history and architecture, as well as those keen to travel and see the best of what each state has to offer.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Hermes House
ISBN-10
0857234145
ISBN-13
9780857234148
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221879985
Product Key Features
Author
Thomas w. Paradis
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Architecture
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
1638g
Height
302mm
Width
240mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Spine
24mm
Author Biography
Thomas W. Paradis is a professor of geography, planning and recreation, and director of the office of academic assessment at the Northern Arizona University, USA. He is the author of two books and has contributed many articles to journals and books.